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Exploring Vocabulary: Unpacking Doctor, Flare, and More

Dive into the fascinating world of vocabulary with our exploration of various words including "doctor," "flare," and "successor." Discover their definitions, synonyms, and examples of usage, enhancing your language skills. From the figurative use of terms to understanding the nuances of words like "trivial" and "vantage," this resource is designed for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of English. Join us as we uncover the beauty and complexity of language through careful examination and insightful examples.

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Exploring Vocabulary: Unpacking Doctor, Flare, and More

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  1. Wordlist 38Playing with the Pixels

  2. 1. Doctor (v.) Definition:to tamper with; falsify Synonym: salsify, tamper with, manipulate Example: He doctored the birthdate on his passport. Word Family: doc·tor·al, doc·to·ri·al, adjective doc·tor·al·ly, doc·to·ri·al·ly, adverb doc·tor·less, adjective doc·tor·ship, noun sub·doc·tor, noun

  3. 2. Figuratively (adv.) Definition:in a way that uses words and phrases with a more imaginative meaning than usual Synonym: Example: Figuratively speaking, it was a blow right between the eyes (= it was a bad shock). Word Family: fig·ur·a·tive·ness, noun non·fig·ur·a·tive, adjective non·fig·ur·a·tive·ly, adverb non·fig·ur·a·tive·ness, noun

  4. 3. Flare (n.) Definition:a sudden increase in the brightness of a fire Synonym: blaze, flash, burst Example: There was a sudden flare when she threw the petrol onto the fire. Word Family:

  5. 4. Freelance (adj.) Definition:doing particular pieces of work for different organizations, rather than working all the time for a single organization Synonym: Example:Most of the journalists I know are/work freelance. Word Family:

  6. 5. Glare (n.) Definition:a very harsh, bright, dazzling light Synonym: dazzling light, blaze, shine Example: in the glare of sunlight. Word Family: glare·less, adjective

  7. 6. Successor (n.) Definition:someone or something that comes after another person or thing Synonym: descendant, incomer Example: The university is seeking a successor to its vice chancellor, who retires this Easter. Word Family: suc·ces·sor·al, adjective

  8. 7. Trivial (adj.) Definition: having little value or importance Synonym: unimportant, insignificant, minor Example: I don't know why he gets so upset about something that is utterly trivial. Word Family: triv·i·al·ly, adverb su·per·triv·i·al, adjective un·triv·i·al, adjective un·triv·i·al·ly, adverb

  9. 8. Vantage (n.) Definition: a place, especially a high place, which provides a good, clear view of an area Synonym: position, standpoint Example: From our lofty vantage point, we could see the city spread out below us. Word Family:

  10. 9.Vapour (n.) Definition: gas or extremely small drops of liquid that result from the heating of a liquid or solid Synonym: mist, steam Example: The hollow glass tank contains hot mercury vapour. Word Family:

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